"How reliable is the 2019 Honda Cr-V?"

"Based on 1441 NHTSA complaints, the 2019 Honda Cr-V has a median complaint mileage of 9500 miles. The most common issue is Automatic Emergency Braking."

"What are common problems with the 2019 Honda Cr-V?"

"The most frequently reported component in NHTSA complaints for the 2019 Honda Cr-V is Automatic Emergency Braking, accounting for a significant portion of the 1441 total complaints filed."

2019 Honda Cr-V: Reliability Data

Source: NHTSA — 1441 complaints

1441

Total Complaints

9,500mi

Median Mileage

Automatic Emergency Braking

Top Issue

Crash Reports

When Do Complaints Happen?

Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.

2,800 25th Percentile

9,500 Median Mileage

30,000 75th Percentile

What Fails?

Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.

Automatic Emergency Braking

248

Steering

156

Electrical System

141

Fuel/Propulsion System

121

Fuel System, Gasoline

103

Engine

Unknown Or Other

Service Brakes

Air Bags

Warnings

Severity Assessment

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

Deaths

Sample Complaint Reports

"EXCESS OIL FUEL IN ENGINE BROUGHT TO DEALER THEY SAID NO PROBLEM ONLY IN COLD STATES I LIVE IN CALIFORNIA. HAD TO PAY TO CHANGE OIL EVEN THOU MANUAL SAYS DO NOT OVER FILL THE SAME DEALER HAD CHANGED OIL BEFORE AND DID NOT OVERFILL."

"EXTENSIVE WHITE SMOKE OUT OF EXHAUST PIPE WHEN STOPPED AT CITY TRAFFIC LIGHT. BURNT OIL SMELL. COULD NOT ACCELERATE ABOVE 23 MILES PER HOUR IN TRAFFIC. EVERY SYSTEM FAILURE MESSAGE DISPLAYED. PURCHASE CRV NEW FROM HONDA DEALER IN MARCH, 2018. HAS 2,634 MILES ON IT. HAD BEEN START/STOP DRIVING FOR AB..."

Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.

When Were Complaints Filed?

Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.

When Does Each Component Fail?

Median mileage at complaint for top components.

Automatic Emergency Braking 248 complaints

25th: 14,147 mi Median: 25,000 mi 75th: 36,700 mi

Steering 156 complaints

25th: 2,200 mi Median: 5,300 mi 75th: 48,000 mi

Electrical System 141 complaints

25th: 1,250 mi Median: 5,250 mi 75th: 14,878 mi

Fuel/Propulsion System 121 complaints

25th: 2,150 mi Median: 3,800 mi 75th: 12,750 mi

Fuel System, Gasoline 103 complaints

25th: 28,362 mi Median: 34,570 mi 75th: 64,807 mi

Where Are Complaints Coming From?

Top states by complaint count.

CA: 131 FL: 127 NY: 111 TX: 71 GA: 69 VA: 64 NJ: 64 OH: 62 IL: 60 NC: 56

Who Files Complaints?

1.9%

Original Owners

98.1%

Second+ Owners

Honda Cr-V — Other Years

See how this model compares across different model years.

Year	Complaints	Median Mileage	Top Issue	Crashes
1997	129	135,500	Air Bags	15
1998	135	123,552	Electrical System	15
1999	158	102,500	Air Bags	21
2000	155	96,000	Air Bags	15
2001	154	100,000	Air Bags	11
2002	660	96,000	Air Bags	64
2003	580	74,231	Air Bags	56
2004	601	72,119	Air Bags	45
2005	599	73,000	Air Bags	51
2006	522	75,000	Exterior Lighting	39
2007	1158	80,000	Air Bags	47
2008	1218	75,000	Air Bags	66
2009	446	64,300	Air Bags	36
2010	581	57,000	Air Bags	56
2011	640	49,000	Air Bags	41
2012	502	35,000	Engine	47
2013	493	25,000	Engine	36
2014	788	17,412	Engine	59
2015	962	3,000	Engine	58
2016	541	20,000	Engine	62
2017	2540	18,000	Engine	73
2018	2794	10,500	Engine	66
2020	392	10,500	Automatic Emergency Braking	34
2021	370	18,000	Steering	16
2022	233	17,735	Steering	9
2023	616	7,900	Steering	33
2024	500	6,280	Steering	42
2025	281	2,425	Unknown Or Other	36
2026	78	28,000	Unknown Or Other	6

Active Recalls (7)

Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.

Frame And Members

Campaign 19V865000 | 05/12/2019

A separated rear subframe reduces vehicle handling and can suddenly disable the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear subframe bolts and retorque them or replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 27, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is R6M.

Fuel Pump

Campaign 21V215000 | 25/03/2021

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-314.

Tank Assembly

Campaign 19V569000 | 01/08/2019

The failed weld may allow fuel to leak, increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began September 16, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is A5I.

Owners/Service/Other Manual

Campaign 19V694000 | 26/09/2019

If the front passenger does not correctly understand how the airbag functions, they may be at an increased risk of personal injury in the event of a crash.

Honda will notify owners and provide a sticker with the correct information to be added to the owner's guide, free of charge. The recall began November 14, 2019. Owner's may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is X6G.

Driver Clockspring/Spiral Cassette

Campaign 19V383000 | 21/05/2019

In the event of a crash, a disabled air bag would increase the risk of injury. An uncommanded deployment of the driver's air bag also increases the risk of injury and a crash.

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective cover on the steering wheel core and replace clockspring and the harnesses within, free of charge. The recall began July 8, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is R4S.

Buckle Assembly

Campaign 23V158000 | 09/03/2023

An unlatched seat belt cannot properly restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belt buckle release buttons or the buckle assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 18, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are NDA,

Fuel Pump

Campaign 23V858000 | 18/12/2023

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.

General Vehicle Maintenance

Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.

Follow the manufacturer's maintenance schedule in your owner's manual
Don't ignore warning lights — early diagnosis prevents expensive repairs
Keep records of all maintenance and repairs
Use OEM or equivalent-quality parts for repairs
Address unusual noises, vibrations, or smells promptly

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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.

Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.

Data through: 2026-03-28